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August 11, 2023

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Weather

Possible tornadoes being investigated in 2 N.J. counties

The National Weather Service is checking storm damage in Burlington and Gloucester counties.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Essex

North Carolina man convicted of fatally shooting N.J. resident during struggle in front of his home

James Height, 55, was convicted of first-degree aggravated manslaughter in the death of Renown Wilson, 55, according to officials.

By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Harmful algal blooms found in some N.J. lakes

The algae often looks like pea soup or spilled green paint.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Gloucester

N.J. man facing new trial in house sitter’s killing reaches plea deal

The agreement cuts the prison sentence in half for Brandon D. Wilson, who was convicted in the 2017 killing of Shawneeq M. Carter in Woodbury.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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Entertainment

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N.J. bar feels attacked by Taco Bell after new ‘Taco Tuesday’ promotion

“They’re obviously trying to make make us look bad,” said the bar battling the taco titan over trademark

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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‘Jules,’ a very human alien movie, crashes UFO into N.J. (and your heart)

Oscar winner Ben Kingsley has a close encounter of the Boonton kind in this indie comedy.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Parisian-inspired picnic returns for second year, but it’s a secret where it will be held

Le Diner en Blanc returns for its second year in Jersey City on Thursday, Aug. 17, from 6 to 10 p.m.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Jets

Ex-Jets QB and Hall of Famer slams ‘utterly meritless’ legal case

The former New York Jets quarterback is a defendant in a civil lawsuit.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

ESPN NFL insider leaves company in shocking career move

ESPN to lose another insider

By Manuel Gómez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Betting

English Premier League odds preview, best matchday 1 bets, $200 guaranteed bet365 bonus

Here are a few tasty bets for the Premier League's opening weekend, which you can enjoy after claiming a guaranteed $200 bonus via our Bet365 bonus code.

By Gary Pearson | Catena Media

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Obituaries

Alexander Sr., Joseph R.

Mechanical Engineer, Loving Husband and Father, 94 Joseph R Alexander Sr. of West Orange, NJ, passed away on August 8. Joseph was born and .....

Anderson, Rita

Founding member of the North American Quilling Guild, 87 We sadly announce the passing of our beloved Rita (Searfoss) Anderson, 87, formerly of Toms .....

Ashton, Edwin Peter

Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather, Rosemont Resident Edwin Peter Ashton, known to all as "Pete", of Rosemont, NJ, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 .....

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